The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Deception was certainly despicable, but was it not another way to protect her?

Otherwise, with Bella's fiery, impulsive nature, she would cause a disaster far beyond her ability to handle.

"There's one thing I am certain of. The pills Justin took aren't fatal, and they won't cause any harm to his body." Christopher took a deep breath and smiled bitterly. "Otherwise, the Boss wouldn't have suggested giving the pills to you."

"To me?!" Bella was stunned, her face drained of color.

"The Boss wouldn't hurt you, so the pills he gave wouldn't be fatal. But he said taking it would be painful, so..."

Christopher's eyes lowered slightly, though his handcuffed hands trembled as if he were trying hard to reel in some strong emotion.

He did not need to say any more words. Bella understood everything.

"Your boss told you to give me the pills. Even if he didn't tell you exactly what it was, he should at least inform you of the effects, right?"

"He said it would make you belong to me forever." Christopher's voice was hoarse and broken.

to face him any longer. She coldly stood up. "I'm leaving, Christopher. I can't bring myself to say something insincere like take care. You know I hate you. But

to leave, Christopher suddenly stood up, his eyes brimming with

"Bella! I'm sorry!"

stiffened but did not

because being with you was the only time I felt that the old me hadn't died, that my heart was still

tears of endless pain and regret streamed down his face. "You were the most beautiful butterfly

to fall,

and sorrow after he

but she remained silent, disappearing from his sight without looking

drained. He seemed to have

in the next life.

...

wind cut deep into Bella's aching

stubborn and hopeless!" Steven clenched

know what the pill is." Bella raised her head, gazing at the clear sky, yet still feeling the tightness in her chest. A glimmer of

time, I believe